Fauna
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Though there are many different species of birds in the Park, the following are the most representative: rufous-fronted parakeet (Bolborhynchus ferrugineifrons), Fuerte’s parrot or indigo-winged parrot (Hapalopsittaca fuertesi), condor (Vultur gryphus), brown-banded antpitta (Grallaria milleri), ruddy duck (Oxyura jamaicensis), black-and-chestnut eagle (Oroaetus isidori), chestnut wood quail (Odontophorus hyperythrus), golden-plumed parakeet (Leptosicatta branickii), and grey-breasted mountain toucan (Andigena hypoglauca). Another outstanding species is the bearded helmetcrest hummingbird (Oxypogon guerinii stuebeli), endemic to the region and unique in the world. Among the mammals there is mountain tapir (Tapirus pinchaque), northern pudú (Pudu mephistophiles), white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus), tiger cat (Leopardus tigrinus) and cougar (Puma concolor). There are also 20 species of insectivore, frugivorous and nectarivore bats.